War and Peace, Book 6: 1808–10, Chapter 3 summary
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In Chapter 3, Prince Andrew sees the old oak covered in leaves and feels a sudden return of joy, deciding that his life must reach beyond himself. At home, he plans an autumn journey to Petersburg, considers returning to service, and hides his stirring emotions behind cold arguments.
What happens
- Prince Andrew leaves the next morning, saying goodbye only to the count.
- In the birch forest, he struggles to recognize the old oak beneath its fresh foliage.
- The tree awakens joyful memories and a determination to share his life with others.
- At home, he decides to visit Petersburg in autumn and finds reasons to resume an active life.
- His private thoughts absorb him, but he answers Princess Mary’s concern about little Nicholas with dry reasoning.
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